Tesla hires Apple exec to lead self-drive tech

- Tesla Motors has announced the appointment of former Apple senior developer Chris Lattner as vice-president of its Autopilot software, handing him a key role in bringing the electric vehicle company’s autonomous driving system to full hands-free capability in the coming years.

- “Chris’ reputation for engineering excellence is well known,” Tesla said in a statement this week.

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